My family and I recently moved into a new house, which required decorating and purchasing multiple…read morerooms' worth of furniture. We had never worked with an interior designer before, but we knew an expert's assistance would be helpful given the amount of furniture and other decorating assistance we needed. Ali was a great listener and developed a vision for the house that fit both our lifestyle and tastes. She introduced us to pieces and patterns beyond those we would have found on our own. For each room, she provided multiple choices for furniture, patterns, rugs, etc.--at various price points and styles--and made sure that we could mix and match the different pieces while maintaining the overall vision for the room. In addition to her aesthetic talents, Ali was a huge help with logistics--placing orders, securing samples, and staying on top of suppliers and vendors. With the ongoing supply delays due to the pandemic, Ali kept us up to date as shipping and delivery dates changed. Overall, Ali is a lovely person and very easy to work with--highly communicative throughout the process. We will certainly keep her in mind for our future interior decorating needs!

Great work from Ali Horwitz. Look forward to seeing her continued success around DC and Baltimore.read more

Beautiful, simple, modern, thoughtful design. Beautiful studio on Capitol Hill. Would basically…read morelike their comfy work space to take over my home decor. Excellent to work with. Husband and wife contracting team (Sundance Contracting). One stop shop for a beautiful kitchen renovation for our English Basement.

From the owner: We reimagine homes across the country through interior design and offer turnkey new construction…read moreand renovation services locally in Washington, DC, and the surrounding areas. Every creative vision is rooted in a passion for bringing life and connection to tangible spaces and the days lived there—with timeless functionality and an eclectic, artful aesthetic. We are committed to fostering a collaborative experience as fulfilling as the end result, characterized by intuitive listening and attention to detail.

When we bought our almost 100 year old Wardman rowhouse in Woodley Park in 2000, it needed a new…read morekitchen, and a new kitchen meant an opportunity to install a half-bath on the main level that the Wardmans never had. However, the logistics of a renovation kept us from proceeding year after year. In 2015, after eleven years of renters, the house could no longer withstand the wear and tear, and we contacted Eric Goetz at Blue Star who came highly recommended from a friend who was very familiar with what it takes to do a successful DC renovation. We had spent 15 years trying to figure out how to seamlessly add a bathroom where one never existed. Blue Star's design team improved upon our ideas and helped us transform our first floor into an updated, functional space while retaining the 1920's character of the house. The bigger challenge for our renovation was timing. We needed the project completed in the one month that our tenants would be away on vacation. The renovation was complex - extend the short porch at the back to the house to the shared property line, move the rear entry to the other side, convert a small hall closet into a half-bath, install a new modern kitchen and enlarge it into the porch area, and replace the original hardwood floors. No one including other workmen and the above-mentioned friend thought this work could get done successfully in the limited time we had. No one except Blue Star. Eric and his team worked with us from start to finish to ensure that everything was in place (permits, materials, subcontractors) so that work could begin on the first day and be complete before the tenants returned. Blue Star worked through the inevitable bumps in the road, unexpected complications, and incredibly did it all in 21 days! We now have a new kitchen that is bright, light and open, beautiful new floors, and a sleek powder room for guests. Even more important was how great it was to work with Eric and his team. They were never flustered, even though our tenant made things more difficult than anyone could imagine, including pushing the work off for another year, and, yes, the police were involved. Blue Star stood by us and worked collaboratively. They were transparent about everything that needed to be done and how it got done, and kept us up to date on almost a daily basis with the work's progress as we were not in DC for most of the project's planning and execution. Blue Star knows DC building requirements inside out and worked through all the city's bureaucracy unfazed. They are also incredible problem solvers as old DC houses can throw all kinds of issues at you once the drywall comes down. Blue Star came in on budget and ahead of a very, very tight and critical schedule. We highly recommend them to anyone considering a renovation.

Want to see the real work of Blue Star? Look at the house they live in on 231 10th Street SE. A…read moreflip job they fouled up miserably. They tried pulling one over on city regulators and the neighborhood by building a pop-up McMansion without the appropriate permits. But they got busted. Oopsies. The 'home design professional.' See link below. https://capitolhillcorner.org/2017/05/21/city-oks-pop-up-in-cap-hill-historic-district-orders-work-stopped-now-wants-tear-down-2/ The construction of the third floor. The city ordered removal of the third floor. The scaling back of the garage into what is one of the most architecturally bizarre looking structures on the Hill. Stop work order after stop work order after stop work order, this dumpster fire of a renovation project went on for FOUR YEARS.

Within a couple days of our introductory call, Amber had sent over an initial sales plan and…read moretimeline, along with a checklist of suggested repairs and upgrades, including recommendations for specific products and a reference for a crew to do the work. That set the tone for the remainder of the sale. Amber always had a plan, was always available for questions, and kept me up to date on comps and explained how they were influencing her pricing suggestions. She was always on time for any call or meet, and always prepared. I felt like I was the only house she was selling. She staged the house beautifully. We went to market at her suggested pricing, and within 5 days had 8 offers (cash), at above asking price and market comps. She presented a simple comparison of all 8, and explained why she preferred the ones she did. I would recommend Amber without hesitation. She's friendly, professional, no-nonsense, and comes ready to work. I'm not sure how this experience could have gone more smoothly!

Amber helped find the perfect home for us in DC during a difficult market transition. From our…read morefirst outing with Amber, we were impressed with her attention to detail and knowledge of the DC area. She took the time to help us get to know the DC neighborhoods before we dug into the home search and was flexible as our home parameters changed once we learned more about the city. We were always impressed with how responsive and communicative she is. We couldn't recommend her more highly to anyone looking for a realtor in DC. Thank you Amber!

I find myself smiling every time I walk into my dining room and living room - and it's all because…read moreof Jaye & Tucker! Their recommendations on chairs, wallpaper, light fixtures... every piece is both memorable and timeless. I got a number of quotes before going with Hudson & Crane, and I truly can't imagine a better bang for your buck!

I would recommend using Hudson & Crane design services to anyone!…read more My husband and I moved into a new home and wanted help attaining an entirely fresh, cohesive look for the open layout first floor. The team at Hudson & Crane has given us a GORGEOUS space built around our vision but more wonderful than our wildest dreams. The process began by sharing our design aesthetic ideas, color preferences and goals for our home. The team got to know us personally and helped us articulate the "feel" we were aiming for. They presented a sample design with choices for each item in the look. We were ecstatic with the design, the pieces and how fabulously the team understood our vision! The furniture pieces, wallpapers and lighting choices were beautiful and unique. We knew early on, based on H&C's selections that we were going to be thrilled with the end result. The team has been responsive throughout the process as we made our decisions and awaited pieces. They work with a warehouse that receives, inspects and stores items to be delivered in batches. We've really loved that the pieces are inspected and the team handles any issues seamlessly for us. We are extremely happy with our completed space! We love living in it, and everyone who visits our home raves about the look. We're very happy that we put our trust in the Hudson & Crane team, they definitely delivered.

REI House Heroes got back to me immediately, had Delvin out for a consultation, and had him return…read moreto fix the issue within the span of a week. Extremely communicative, did great work, and most importantly, solved my problem. We will be using them again! Thanks, REI House Heroes!

From the owner: Custom In home estimates and design consultations. From small touch ups to full renovations. We…read moreprovide solutions that can save you from headaches and stress all with an exceptional customer experience.

This review is for New Vision Properties, which is the construction services arm of the company…read more New Vision Staging is part of the same company. We hired NVP to do a substantial renovation for us and it has been a really bad experience, starting with lots of problems caused by failure to obtain the correct permits. They have been consistently unresponsive and missed more deadlines than I can keep track of. When they work, the quality is fine, but they have turned a 6-month project into a 2-year ordeal. I do not recommend this company.

Several issues with this job, but the primary one was that they project wasn't completed and the…read morecompany is now completely unresponsive. Seems very similar to the other yelper's review who said "Call avoidance, unanswered emails, poor planning, lack of follow through, didn't follow directions, and poor job site management." That is also my experience EXACTLY. The price quoted was for painting and replacing a rod in my closet, which I was told would be "easy." After four months and three missed appointments, the rod still hasn't been replaced and my closet is unusable. The paint job was completed satisfactorily but the painters didn't leave the extra paint (which was a unique color) so I am unable do touch up without getting a whole new match mixed. I don't appreciate being ghosted after paying in full and I can not recommend the company.

Dan and his team go above and beyond to work with you as a homeowner. I am a military member who…read morewas away during most of the 5-week construction and so thankful for the clear channels of communication, gracious workarounds as my family was still living in the space, and ultimately beautiful work converting our English Basement kitchenette into a full kitchen with island. Tag team your contracting needs with the expert design of Lisa & Leroy (teammates and partners). (Project in the $20-$30k range)

We contacted them for an appraisal! The owner is rude. His level if communication is not…read moreacceptable. He just wanted us to send him the consultation fee without telling us about his availability! I asked him about his availability a few times and he ended up telling me that he doesn't have time for this level of communication and we are not a good match! How about instead of writing long emails with no real content, you tell me when you can be at the location!!!

When we got pregnant, we knew we had to redesign our bathrooms or move to a home that would work…read morebetter for our growing family. Colleen and the Redbird team quickly helped us create a new floor plan to maximize space in our primary bathroom, plus pull and replace designs for two more bathrooms. They got to know our personal style, created design concepts that we loved, connected us with a contractor, and helped us navigate supply chain issues. The result: bathrooms that are beautiful, functional, easy to clean, and within budget.

I've worked with Colleen from RedBird for three projects now (kitchen color consult, multiple rooms…read morein a first floor redesign, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms in a second floor redesign) and I'm so glad that I found her for elevating and transforming my living spaces! She has a great eye for design and color and is easy to talk to and personable-- this was especially important to me since I wanted to work with someone that I can "click" with. There are tons of design options out there and I can easily spend multiple days just trying to pick out a single piece of furniture, let alone trying to make it look good and work with an entire room, so Colleen's services are invaluable. I just let her and her team do the hard work of putting together color palettes, layouts and mood boards and I tweak little details to my liking if I want. My entire house now looks instagrammable (can't help but notice how good rooms look in the background when I take pictures of the kids around the house) and I'm enjoying its looks as well as function every single day thanks to Colleen and RedBird!